WEA Caucus
June 30, 2011
10:30-12:30 p.m.
Small Group Discussion – Where is the plan?
2009 – Developed a plan in San Diego at the RA
Not successful in communicating strategic plan with others.
Economic change + political change = WEA needs new strategies
New political reality – conversations, polling – member and public, surveys
6696 – Neo-reformers, piloting new evaluation system – stopped legislation, middle ground on testing for special needs students, economy continues to deteriorate in WA state, cuts absorbed by health care for children, cola, salaries
November 2010 – no bill passed to raise new revenue, 2/3 majority
Strategic PLAN
1. Organizing – find and engage leaders in every local, build community confidence in collective bargaining (resonating with parents), build leaders in each constituency group
2. Funding – make visible the 2011 legislative cuts, support continued work of Paramount Duty Coalition, develop two-pronged strategy around local levies and statewide funding source
3. Strengthen our Schools – promote the profession by advocating for strong student centered educations that draws from professional expertise, build capacity
4. Public Employee Union Attacks – reframe the message regarding sources of budget woes, we are not the problem, recruit and train pro-union, pro-education candidates, monitor anticipate and respond to players engage in attacks (get candidates to run for office from within the union)
What issues most engage and energize your local members?
Given the environment, what action are you willing to take?
Strong, coordinated message and communication.
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